EMF China Project related documents and information
The Project was co-financed by the European Commission.
The aim was to arrive at a common assessment of China's economic future and its consequences for Europe based on the situation in three metal sectors chosen as examples; namely steel, shipbuilding, and automotive.
The assessment can then serve as a basis for describing and evaluating the importance of the factors enabling Chinese industry to be globally competitive. Finally, this research will endeavour to pinpoint the relevant issues and establish ways of internationally regulating the growth of China's metal industries, making them compatible with international standards regarding sustainable development and social responsibility. Trade union organisations would be fully involved in this research.
The project started on 1 December 2005 and lasted until 1 December 2006.
Project presentation from power point
This is a short overview of the project in power point format.
Study
This is the EMF China Study
"European industries shaken up by industrial growth in China:
What regulations are required for a sustainable economy?"
The study is available in English, German and French.
Handbook
The Handbook contains the report from the closing conference of the project as well as a brief introduction of all sectors studied.
EMF China conference
Closing seminar of the EMF China project:
China and the EU
“Research on the future of European metal industries-steel, auto and shipbuilding"
6-7 November 2006 at the Elewijt Centre in Brussels
Flash news
Precarious work activities within the framework of the Global Action Day 7 October
Note that the EMF conference on precarious work on 6 October has been cancelled.
Vacancy - Policy Adviser - South Eastern European Trade Union Cooperation
EMF-UNI Europa ICT conference: “Initiating a sustainable ICT industry in Europe”
EMF list of meetings updated 080902
Seminar on Networking on HR management in trade unions in the metalworking sector